The Good Midlife

Season 2 Episode 3: Foul Play (1978): Comedy, murder, suspense, car chases-this movie has it all. Join us as we discuss Chevy, Goldie, and all the good and bad about this film. From warm milk to dwarfs, this podcast has loads of fun and is sure to entertain. Check it out!

Season 2 Episode 2: Primal Fear (1996) Nate and Jim discuss Primal Fear and where it stacks up with other courtroom drama's. What are our favorite Edward Norton movies and how does Richard Gere stack up. What is good, bad, and ridiculous about this movie? Listen to find out!

We are back with Season 2! Jim and Nate go back to 1991 to revisit The Fisher King. We discuss Jeff Bridges before he was  "The Dude", Robin Williams at his peak and Mercedes Ruehl in her most famous role. We also discuss the good and bad of this movie plus...that suit! Listen today to find out how this movie holds up and find out if this movie is still good.

In the final episode of season 1, Nate and Jim break a cardinal rule and discuss best picture winner Amadeus (1984). Find out how this film holds up and fin out how factually accurate it is. We also answer a major question about what kind of career each of us would want to have. Plus, find out which NFL team we each passionately follow. Thanks for listening and we will see you in season 2!

In this episode, Jim and Nate look back at the first season of Is That Movie Still Good. We talk about some of our favorite episodes and what worked and didn't for us. The Max Cady bracket id finally revealed and discussed, we review our Oscar bets and we have a special guest as we take our first call on the podcast. If you have enjoyed this podcast you should enjoy our finale and if you have never listened, there is a lot of discussion to help you choose which episode you want to check out. Enjoy Friends!

Episode 10: 9-5 (1980). Jim and Nate discuss this comedy phenomenon. Does it still resonate? How do we remember the pot scene? Has Dolly Parton ever been "America's Sweetheart"? What song beat "9 to 5" for the Best Original Song Oscar? What can you do at Colonel Sander's grave site? All these questions will be answered in this podcast. Plus, we really love Dolly! Listen and enjoy 9-5!

Episode 9: Rocky III (1982). Jim and Nate discuss the third film in this classic franchise. Who is Rocky's biggest enemy in this film? What was better: Rocky III or Rock IV? Did Talia Shire hit the actress lottery? How was Mr. T discovered? (We don't actually know that) What exactly was that scene with Rocky and Apollo hugging in the ocean? All these question plus many more! And some amateur guitar from Jim to help with the soundtrack. I pity the fool who doesn't listen to this episode!

Is Alien (1979) still good? Is that even a question? Nate and Jim revisit Alien and discuss such topics as smoking in space, how groundbreaking was this movie, and is there any social commentary in this film. Plus, love advice from Uncle Jim makes a return. Enjoy revising Alien with us!

In this bonus episode, Nate and Jim welcome 2 special guests (Elizabeth and Jill) and discuss the 2019 Oscar nominations. In addition to talking about the nominees and snubs we'll also get Vegas odds on the big six categories and enjoy some friendly wagering on the outcomes. Get ready for the big show by listening to our analysis. Thanks for listening. Enjoy the pod and the Oscars!

Jim and Nate revisit Brewster's Millions (1985) and determine if there are any laughs still to be had in this comedy. We discuss if it's really hard to spend large sums of money and have nothing to show for it. Nate asks what kind of movie this really is. Also, there is a word in this movie we decide we will say (repeatedly), but a name re refuse to mention. Stick around til the end to find out which modern celebrity the kids of today confuse for Richard Pryor!

 

"Episode 7 is one of Nate and Jim's best. They should get an award"-Chuck Fleming, Action         News